2.5.10 - Ribosomes
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Practice Questions
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What are ribosomes primarily responsible for?
💡 Hint: Think about what proteins do in the cell.
How many subunits do ribosomes have?
💡 Hint: Recall the terms 'large' and 'small' subunits.
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What type of RNA do ribosomes translate to synthesize proteins?
💡 Hint: Think about the messenger's role in conveying information.
Ribosomes are found in all cell types. True or False?
💡 Hint: Recall the universal presence of ribosomes.
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If a mutation occurs in the mRNA sequence that alters a codon, what impact could it have on the protein produced by a ribosome?
💡 Hint: Consider how changes in the code affect the final product.
Explain the effects of terminating signal codons on ribosome function during protein synthesis.
💡 Hint: Think about what signals the end of a recipe.
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